I dove hunt with mine. The stroke is alittle long but some of us are used to it. My Super Mag has been a great addition to the family, it loves the water(been used as a paddle a few times duck hunting), ive killed several deer with it using the 18 pellet OO Buck(several friends have to), it kicks like a fat girl fighting over the last piece of pie. Its a great tool, everyone should have one in their tool box.